Oh absolutely agree Ross - that is one thing that must be very, very accurate.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Ross Spencer" <galahad@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 12:45 PM Subject: [soapcraft] Re: Gelling
Would like to point out that weighing accurately is NOT something that can be eliminated from the process though! :-) Just in case there was any confusion :-)) -----Original Message-----From: soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Liz Brook Sent: Saturday, 13 March 2010 12:36 p.m. To: soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [soapcraft] Re: Gelling No never volcano effects. Mix the lye and water, sit in breezy doorway (I don't have to worry about animals or children), use when jug is just warm to the touch or cold - doesn't matter.I multi batch oils - so when I want to soap, I microwave said bucket of oils2mins on high - 3.5mins in winter, when liquid add lye and away we go. It is a feel thing - you just know when all is good. Even if you mix lye and water and add straight to the oils - hard or liquid or both you won't get a volcano effect. However, I do recommend using thermometers until you have quite a few batches under your belt. I also know how difficult this would be for you Louise being a baker! It is so easy and flexible and I used to hate getting everything to the right temp. I find it is not necessary for me. I always, always gel - think it makes better soap. Some people perfer not to gel and put the soap in the fridge! Not for me though. Liz----- Original Message ----- From: "Louise Shing" <louiseshing@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>To: <soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 12:28 PM Subject: [soapcraft] GellingIf you don't use thermometers how do you know when the lye solution is at correct temp to mix everything together? Have you had any volcano effects? Soapblog would be fab I agree. I thought that all soap had to go through the gel phase??? Cheers Louise (Must actually get some other work done today) ha ha - this really is an addiction isn't it---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------This list is sponsored by http://www.soapcraft.co.nz - supplier of raw ingredients. To unsubscribe from this list go to //www.freelists.org/list/soapcraft/ enter your email address and choose unsubscribe. Or you can send an email to soapcraft-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with unsubscribe in the subject line.---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- This list is sponsored by http://www.soapcraft.co.nz - supplier of raw ingredients.To unsubscribe from this list go to //www.freelists.org/list/soapcraft/enter your email address and choose unsubscribe. Or you can send an email to soapcraft-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with unsubscribe in the subject line. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2739 - Release Date: 03/12/10 22:42:00 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This list is sponsored by http://www.soapcraft.co.nz - supplier of raw ingredients.To unsubscribe from this list go to //www.freelists.org/list/soapcraft/ enter your email address and choose unsubscribe. Or you can send an email to soapcraft-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with unsubscribe in the subject line.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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